23 Feb Where to Get a Rabies Shot in the Philippines: iCare Covered Rabies Vaccination Centers and Anti-Rabies Clinics Near You

Looking for an anti-rabies clinic near you? iCare members can access rabies vaccination centers covered by iCare across the Philippines, making post-exposure treatment more accessible and affordable.

Why Rabies Vaccination is Urgent

Rabies vaccination is urgent because once rabies symptoms appear, the disease is almost always fatal. There is no cure at that stage—only prevention works.

Here’s why timing matters so much:

• Rabies is 100% deadly once symptoms start: Rabies attacks the nervous system. Early symptoms may look mild (fever, headache), but once it progresses to anxiety, paralysis, or difficulty breathing, death is nearly inevitable.
• The virus moves silently—but irreversibly: After a bite or scratch, the virus travels from the wound to the brain. This can take days to months, but once it reaches the brain, vaccination no longer helps.
• Immediate vaccination can stop the virus: Post-exposure rabies vaccination (and rabies immunoglobulin, when indicated) is highly effective if given as soon as possible after exposure—ideally within 24 hours.
• Animal bites are common, and the risk is often underestimated: Dogs, cats, bats, and other mammals can carry rabies—even if they appear healthy. In countries like the Philippines, rabies remains a serious public health risk.
• Delays increase risk, not safety: Waiting to “observe symptoms” or relying on home remedies is dangerous. Every suspected exposure is treated as a medical emergency.

IMPORTANT: If you’re bitten or scratched by an animal, this is considered urgent outpatient care, not an Emergency Room case. Proceed directly to an iCare-accredited Animal Bite Treatment Center for proper wound care and rabies vaccination.

Rabies Vaccination Centers Covered by iCare

iCare has an extensive network of animal bite centers that offer rabies vaccinations in Metro Manila and other cities and regions in the Philippines. These facilities are equipped to provide immediate medical attention, including post-exposure prophylaxis and vaccinations, so you can receive the treatment you need with your iCare health plan.

You must go to an iCare-accredited outpatient clinic or Animal Bite Center for treatment and vaccination to be covered. ER visits are generally not covered for animal bites unless your plan has emergency/accident benefits, and even then, usually only the first vaccine dose is covered under sub-limits. Always check your specific plan details (e.g., ER Care Booster, All-In) and confirm with HR or iCare customer service before seeking treatment. Don’t forget to bring your iCare member ID before you visit the clinic of your choice.

How to Find an Anti-Rabies Clinic Near Me (with iCare)

To find an anti-rabies clinic near you, check iCare’s directory: https://icare.com.ph/accredited-animal-bite-centers/. Click either “all doses” or “second and succeeding doses” and fill in the filter details. You can browse according to area, clinic, and address. Note which centers offer all doses versus only succeeding doses, as this will be helpful for schedule planning. Animal Bite Centers aren’t available 24 hours, so call ahead to confirm vaccine stock and operating hours before you go.

If your closest does not accept iCare, choose the nearest accredited Animal Bite Center instead so you can get cashless rabies shots.

What to Bring and What to Expect

Before going to the clinic or Animal Bite Center of your choice, don’t forget to bring your valid iCare membership card and relay the bite incident details. You will also be advised on the expected vaccination schedule of the succeeding shots, so don’t forget to take note of those details.

How iCare Helps Make Rabies Care More Accessible

iCare makes rabies care more accessible by removing the usual barriers of cost, time, and confusion—which really matters because rabies treatment can’t wait. At accredited Animal Bite Centers, members can get anti-rabies shots without paying out of pocket. This removes one of the biggest delays in rabies treatment: worrying about cost before seeking care.

By directing members to outpatient bite clinics instead of ERs, iCare helps ensure shorter waiting times, quicker vaccine administration, and less congestion in emergency rooms. This speeds up care during the critical first 24–48 hours after exposure.